The mission of the Knights is to provide boys and girls in the Finger Lakes region an opportunity to play ice hockey with an emphasis on promoting life lessons and skill development in a positive and friendly environment that will evolve into a lifelong passion for the sport of hockey.

The Canandaigua Knights Beginner Hockey program starts Saturday, October 20 and runs through December 15, 2018 (note: no session held November 24). Participants will be on the ice from 9:00-9:50 a.m. For children not able to start on October 20, we ask that parents register now and join us when you can. Cost: $80 (Players also need to register with USA Hockey to obtain USA hockey registration number. This number is required to complete Canandaigua Knights beginner hockey registration.)

Beginner Hockey is a learn to skate program that transitions into beginner hockey for girls and boys ages 4-9. No experience is necessary. Jersey and hockey stick will be provided. You must provide: skates and mouth guard. Skates, while supplies last, can be rented at the Canandaigua Civic Center or new/used skates can be purchased for a nominal fee at various stores.

Other hockey equipment needed: helmet, gloves, shin guards and elbow pads. These items are available for loan on a first come, first served basis and can be borrowed for a $80 refundable deposit due at time of pick-up. More information on borrowing equipment will be sent to registrants prior to October 20.

Register by clicking on the Register Online link on the left side of this page. We look forward to seeing you in October!

Have Fun! Build Confidence! Play Hockey!

Listed below are common questions related to beginner hockey:

Can my child participate with no/little skating experience? Absolutely. Children who participate in beginner hockey have varying levels of skating experience.

What equipment is required? You must provide: skates and mouth guard. Other hockey equipment needed: helmet, gloves, shin guards and elbow pads. These items are available for loan on a first come, first served basis and can be borrowed for a $80 refundable deposit due at time of pick-up. A jersey and hockey stick will be provided to all beginner skaters.

Note: Skates rented at the rink need to be returned after each session, so the skates are available for other young skaters during the week.

Can my child use figure skates? No, coaches ask that all beginners have hockey skates. Bring your own or rent from the Greater Canandaigua Civic Center, while supplies last. For those planning to bring their own, new/used skates can be purchased for a nominal fee at various stores.

What skate size should my child get? This depends on the brand. Typically it is 1-2 sizes smaller than shoe size. Greater Canandaigua Civic Center staff can help with fitting on rentals and most retailers can offer fitting assistance. We recommend this before purchase.

Do skates need to be sharpened? If you have purchased new/used skates for your child, they will need to be sharpened. This can be done at the rink for a nominal fee.

What is the $80 registration fee used for? Canandaigua Knights Hockey is run by many volunteers. The money collected is primarily used for the cost of the ice and equipment.

Other helpful tips:

Plan to arrive at least 25 minutes early to dress your child in the hockey equipment, unless they come to rink dressed, to ensure they get on the ice on time.

Loose fitting pants are recommended (sweats/PJ bottoms ).You want pants to fit over shin guards. This makes it easier for skater to stand…plastic shin guards are very slippery on ice.

We recommend you take the equipment out of the bag to dry when you get home each week.

We’ve been asked where children can get additional ice time to improve their skating.The Greater Canandaigua Civic Center (gccc.org) offers open skate times to the public. See their website for details.

The mission of the Knights is to provide boys and girls in the Finger Lakes region an opportunity to play ice hockey with an emphasis on promoting life lessons and skill development in a positive and friendly environment that will evolve into a lifelong passion for the sport of hockey.

Our organization could not exist without the committment and dedication of our volunteer coaches. If you're interested in making a difference in the lives of the young people in our community please consider applying for one of our 2018-2019 season House Team coaching positions. Volunteers are needed from Beginners all the way up to our U18 Midgets. The link to the online application is on the Knights homepage on the vertical menu bar on the left side of the screen.

Online registration for all of our house programs is now open at our website: House Registration.Take advantage of our Early Bird Discount and get your player(s) registered before August 1st.

Here is a summary of our 2018-2019 programs, fees, and start dates for the 2018-2019 season:

Team

For Players Born Between:

Season Fees (before 8/1)

Season Fees (after 8/1)

Season Start Date

Registration Deadline

Late Fee

Beginner Hockey

01/01/2009 – 12/31/2015

$80

$80

Saturday, October 20th

October 31st

N/A

Girls U16

01/01/2002 – 12/31/2006

$815

$880

Week of September 17th

September 30th

N/A

Girls U19

01/01/2000 – 12/31/2001

$815

$880

Week of September 17th

September 30th

N/A

Mighty Knights (U6)

01/01/2012 – 12/31/2013

$295

$350

Week of October 15th

October 15th

$25

RWB (U8)

01/01/2010 – 12/31/2011

$495

$560

Week of September 17th

September 15th

$25

Squirt (U10)

01/01/2008 – 12/31/2009

$745

$810

Week of September 17th

September 15th

$25

Pee Wee (U12)

01/01/2006 – 12/31/2007

$815

$880

Week of September 17th

September 15th

$25

Bantam (U14)

01/01/2004 – 12/31/2005

$885

$950

Week of September 17th

September 15th

$25

Midget (U18)

01/01/2000 – 12/31/2003

$895

$960

Week of September 17th

September 15th

$25

If you are unsure of which program to register for please contact:
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Multiple child discounts may also apply. Payment is not due until the beginning of the season, but partial payments are gladly accepted throughout the summer. The complete Knights Payment Policy can be viewed here: Knights Payment Policy.

We hope that everyone has a great holiday and we look forward to seeing you in the fall!